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The Status of CBD

Americans for Safe Access

But what does that mean for CBD and products containing CBD? A search for “CBD” on the website of the U.S. In 2015 , the FDA issued 18 warning letters and conducted a study on label claims for CBD content. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) brings up a list of warning letters that have been issued to companies.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California. The passage of SB 701 directed the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to regulate and monitor the state’s CBD- and THC-A-rich oils. The 2015 Virginia law is an affirmative defense law.

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Georgia: Governor Signs Law Licensing Low-THC Oil Production

NORML

Under a 2015 state law , qualified patients are exempt from criminal prosecution for the possession of oil extracts containing not more than 5 percent THC and an amount of CBD equal to or greater than the amount of THC.

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Can CBD oil ease pain for pets?

Cannabis Chronicles

Three companies formed in recent years are selling cannabidiol (CBD) products that owners and enthusiasts claim might be more effective than traditional veterinary medicines at treating chronic pain, inflammation and anxiety in dogs and cats. Sellers are quick to point out that CBD oils don’t get pets high. July 4 demand.

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Hemp CBD Across State Lines: North Carolina

Canna Law Blog

In light of these legislative changes, we are presenting a 50-state series analyzing how each jurisdiction treats hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”). General Assembly passed Senate Bill 313 in 2015, allowing the Industrial Hemp Commission to develop the rules and licensing structure necessary to stay within federal laws.

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CBD For Weight Loss: Early Studies Show Promising Results

Cannabis Law Report

Recent research indicates that CBD might help people lose weight because of how it impacts the body and brain. In particular, scientists are looking at how CBD interacts with the body’s natural endocannabinoid system. CBD is legal for sale across the United States. CBD is legal for sale across the United States.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

What is CBD? CBD is a cannabinoid present in cannabis plants with a very similar molecular structure to THC but without any kind of psychoactive effect. Indeed, CBD does not cause any effect on the user, no paranoia, euphoria or intoxication, which are usually associated with THC and the recreational use of marijuana.